Pimlico Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 18, 2023

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Miss Casey 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dulce Kiara 3.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 My Juba 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Mrs. Del 2.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Dancer’s Melody 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Backstreet Affair 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Imnotonetocomplain 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Twelveo’clockrock 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Creative Cadence 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Sassy Babe 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Lady Cinco de Mayo 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Evangeline Allons 10.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Ellie Victorina 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Fancy Princess 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Imagine Victory 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Step Ahead 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 New York Panther 2.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Toast to Coast 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Catching Stars 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Band Camp 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 That’s My Business 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Alligator Arms 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Alvy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Irish Warlock 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fowl Nation 1.60 3.6 7-1
7 7 Imagine a Cure 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Steele Money 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 He’s On Fire 4.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Blown Save 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Souper Catch 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ace Nine Nine 20.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Lost My Vowcher 2.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Sicilia Mike 4.50 4 8-1
5 5 Galatians 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Never Change 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Shoot Themessenger 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Velvet Ghost 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Colbaloaf 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Strong Headed 4.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Kendama 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 3 Semper Fi 3.50 2.9 5-1
2 1 Workin On a Dream 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Dixie Drawl 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Johng 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Summer Silence 30.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 One Two Kid 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Jackie A 10.00 7.4 14-1
1A 12 Berks 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Gallant Gold 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Montauk Point 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Carvellian Quest 12.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 What Say You 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Your Analysis 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Luigi’s Spirit 6.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Candy for Carmel 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Affable Monarch 3.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Hardspun Reason 10.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Romp 10.00 9 17-1
4 4 Sea Ghost 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shadow Box 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sir Smoak 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Cavalry Command 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Superstitieux 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Pressing Concern 30.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Rushin Tothecircle 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Natagar 1.60 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.